They say should'nt hold grudges - you should always FORGIVE ... But I don't believe that ...

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

I will NEVER forgive Bush Co for sending thousands of soldiers to Iraq for an unjust reason. I am watching the Medal of Honor Ceremony. Chimp's fake tears are no justification for the sacrifice or the pain these families have been going through.

[Deep13]

1. Yeah, failing to hold people accountable is irresponsible.

As a non-Christian, I have no reason to forgive horrible crimes (even if I were in a position to do so) or to pretend I love everyone.

[Shell Beau]

3. Accountability and forgiveness are two different deals.

Again, I am not saying anyone should ever have to forgive anyone else. Forgiveness is more about one's own healing.

[Deep13]

5. Well maybe I don't understand the difference.

My understanding has always been that forgiving someone is declining to make that person "pay" (either in compensation or punishment) for an offense.

[Shell Beau]

7. Well, for instance if someone murdered my mom and I forgave them, they

would still have to rot in that jail cell. I am not saying I am the queen of forgiveness either.

[Shell Beau]

2. Forgiveness is more for yourself though. Not for Bush's benefit.

I am not saying you should forgive him though.

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

4. Its just that when I hear the stories about the soldiers I get pissed off.

[Shell Beau]

6. Oh me too! I didn't say you should fiorgive him. I am just

telling you what I think forgiveness is about. It is more about you! That is just my thoughts on forgiveness. Not on Bush.